Meet Betty Sue! Today is the start of a new Double Trouble biweekly challenge ending on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Challenge #30 requires that you use a stencil or embossing folder to create your background design. The optional twist is to include a farm animal. Double Trouble is partnering with Two Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #26 so be sure to check their blog for guidelines.
I made a stencil from cardstock using a cloud die. The pink sky was created by sponging ink at the stencil's edge. The landscape panels were die cut. With a stylus, a few lines were added to the lighter green landscape piece to give a little texture. The tree branch and leaves were made from a tree die. I smudges a bit of ink onto the tree trunk for texture, adhered the leaves, turned the tree on its side and trimmed off the excess leaves. I left the small branches free for movement.
The cow was stamped, colored and fussy cut. The eyes were added. I hand drew the sign, colored it, stamped the sentiment and fussy cut it. The elements were assembled onto a panel of dark blue cardstock and a white card base. The inside was decorated using the portion of the tree that was cut away from the front. The inside sentiment says, "Happy Birthday, Party Animal".
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Materials
Stamps: Stampin' Up! "Honeycomb Happiness" (front sentiment), My Favorite Things "Jungle Friends" (inside sentiment), Whipper Snapper Designs "Betty Sue" (cow)
Inks: Stampin' Up! Soft Suede, Crumb Cake; Distress Oxide Worn Lipstick; Copic Alcohol Markers
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake, Cucumber Crush, Dapper Denim; SN for alcohol markers
Paper: Lawn Fawn "Spring Fling" (green dotted landscape)
Dies: Lawn Fawn landscape dies; Memory Box "Grand Oak Tree"
Misc. from stash: handmade stencil, googly eyes, foam tape, cord for swing
How dainty Miss Betty Sue is just enjoying a spring day, Melanie. Pink clouds are the perfect background!
ReplyDeleteI think Betty Sue is pretty adorable swinging in the sunset. I bet Patsy would like a swing...I'll have to talk to Brant.
ReplyDeleteThat is way too cute! Love your design, perfect colors too. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that cow is totally adorable on the swing with his googly eyes!! :) Such a creative and fun scene you've made for him too! Thank you for sharing your creation for the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies challenge this month! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)
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